Child abuse is defined as any verbal or sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or serious physical injury that is not explained by the available medical history as accidental. Examples of sexual abuse are rape, incest, sodomy, lewd, or lascivious behavior, which includes wrong types of touching. Examples of verbal abuse are excessive yelling, berating, ridicule, or verbal assault intentionally directed at the child.

In The Gap is committed to train children how to develop character, model integrity, be positive leaders, and passionately love Jesus Christ. Because child abuse goes against God’s Word and is prevalent in our society, we take extra care to avoid any appearance of misconduct and to operate with the highest level of integrity in all of our dealings with the children. In an effort to protect the children we work with and also to protect our volunteers and staff from false accusations, In The Gap has outlined the following course of action to prevent and properly deal with child abuse issues.

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In connection with my future involvement as a staff member or a volunteer working with youth or children, I, the above stated, understand that In The Gap and/or its agents, may conduct a background check and obtain all records whether they are of a public, private, or confidential nature to determine my ability to minister in this role. It may include information concerning my character, work habits, performance, and any court records that may have a bearing on my job responsibilities. I acknowledge that a telephonic facsimile (fax) or photographic copy shall be as valid as the original. I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, institution, information service bureau, schooling agency or its agent, to furnish the information described above. In addition, I release and discharge In The Gap and its agents and associates to the full extent permitted by law from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, or any other chard or complaint filed with any agency arising from retrieving and reporting this information. I understand that if any of those records contain information that is used to deny my services at In The Gap, I will be notified of my rights and where I can obtain a copy of the information. I understand that a complete listing of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act can be obtained at www.ftc.gov/credit. Also, by typing your name above, you are acknowledging that you are giving In The Gap the right to use your pictures, voice and testimony for promotional materials.

By typing your name here, you are signifying that you have read the above stated Child Protection Policies, and the Statement of Faith found below, and that you understand and are willing to wholeheartedly abide by their contents. Also by typing your name above, you are indicating that you recognize this is a legally binding agreement, that all answers you have given are true and complete to the best of your knowledge, and that you are giving In The Gap the right to use your pictures, voice and testimony for promotional materials. This is your legal signature.